This should really fall under the category of "BridalMarch needs better things to worry over", but so be it.
Wondering what the protocal for after parties is There is a bar in the restaurant attached to the hotel and since the wedding is the night before St. Patrick's day we're thinking that's going to be the best bet so no one has to worry about super overcroded places, cabs, drving, etc. There is a short drive from the reception to the hotel. Our reception ends at 8:30 ad FI and I know we're going to want to join in the after party for a little while, but are there "rules" about when we can leave? Or is our job as hosts done after the reception? We both think we're going to be ready for some alone time after a bit...